ROV Cuttings Transport System (RCTS)
Reduce offshore complexity with subsea cuttings management. The ROV Cuttings Transport System (RCTS) removes and transports drill cuttings, cement, and mud directly at the seafloor, helping operators reduce operational complexity, lower offshore exposure, and maintain momentum across drilling and cementing campaigns.
A More Efficient Way to Manage Cuttings
Managing cuttings should not create additional operational burden. RCTS helps operators simplify offshore execution by moving cuttings transport subsea, reducing the need for dedicated topside equipment and support activities. With a smaller footprint and fewer operational interfaces, crews can spend less time managing cuttings and more time focused on progressing the well.
The result is a more streamlined operation with reduced deck congestion, lower personnel requirements, and greater flexibility across drilling and cementing campaigns.
Reduce Operational Complexity
Minimize Topside Equipment Requirements
Lower Personnel Exposure Offshore
Proven in The Field
Since its first deployment in 2017, RCTSs have supported top-hole drilling campaigns across a growing portfolio of offshore developments. Designed and refined through operational experience, the system has been deployed on more than 145 wells while being adapted to a wide range of drilling environments and subsea configurations.
By combining proven ROV technology with a flexible modular architecture, the RCTS helps operators execute drilling and cementing campaigns with greater efficiency while minimizing the operational burden associated with traditional cuttings handling.
Engineered for Offshore Drilling
The RCTS combines a modular subsea platform with specialized tooling designed to improve operational control, visibility, and efficiency.
Key Capabilities
- Real-time pH monitoring during cementing activities for improved operational awareness and decision making
- Reliable power transfer between the ROV and the RCTS skid under full load, enabling continuous execution without unnecessary interruptions
- Precise positioning of bottom hole assemblies (BHAs) and 30-inch conductors, with a lightweight, ROV-manageable guide cone
Flexible Configurations for Every Operation
No two drilling campaigns are identical. Built around a modular skid platform, RCTS can be adapted to well layouts, project requirements, and operational strategies while minimizing mobilization effort and equipment changeouts.
ROV Skid + Standalone Ejector
A compact skid interfaces with a standalone ejector to transport cuttings through a discharge hose.
Ideal for:
- Drilling operations
- Cementing campaigns
- Rapid mobilization projects
- Applications requiring maximum operational flexibility
ROV Skid + Template-Mounted Suction
The ROV engages a suction module (SMO) positioned on the template, enabling direct Cement and Cuttings Disposal System (CCDS) integration and efficient well-bay clean-out.
Ideal for:
- Template developments
- CCDS tie-ins
- Multi-well campaigns
- Established subsea infrastructure
Designed for Efficient Campaign Execution
The RCTS is designed to support efficient project planning and execution both offshore and subsea. Key system components can be installed in advance of drilling operations, allowing rigs to arrive on location with minimal preparation requirements and reducing the amount of work required during critical operational windows.
The modular design also supports efficient mobilization, operation, and recovery, helping operators maintain schedule throughout the campaign.
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Whether you're planning a new top-hole drilling program or looking to reduce offshore complexity, our specialists can help you evaluate how RCTS can support safer, more efficient subsea cuttings management.